Successful long-term enteral nutrition requires enteral access that is comfortable and easy to maintain. However, to be successful, the enteral access must also satisfy conditions of gut anatomy and physiology. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 30:S41-S46, 2006)
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